HSE Levels 1,2,3 Proficiency Examination.

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Welcome To HSE Levels 1,2,3 Competence Examination, you are expected to pass the exam for you to be qualified to become a certified Health and Safety Professional.

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1. An employee has a fall and is obviously unconscious. What is the FIRST thing you should do?

A. Send someone for the first-aider

B. Find out if there were any witnesses

C. Try to protect them from any further injury

D. Put them in the recovery position

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2. Which of the following should be recorded in the accident book following an accident?

A. Your National Insurance Number

B. Your date of birth

C. The weather conditions

D. The date and time the accident occurred

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3. What must be considered first when planning to carry out work in a confined space?

A. Has the job been priced properly

B. Have the correct tools been arranged

C. Can the work be done from the outside

D. Has sufficient manpower been allocated

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4. What must an employer do with their accident records following completion of a construction project?

A. They are destroyed on site with other non-essential documents

B. They are sent to the employer’s insurance company

C. They are sent to the Health and Safety Executive

D. They are kept safe by the employer

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5. Which would you consider to be generally correct when lifting a load?

A. Keep the load away from the body

B. When lifting you should bend your back

C. The feet should be together and the load lifted at arm’s length

D. Larger loads should be split into smaller loads if possible

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6. What is an “Improvement Notice”?

A. A notice from the client to the principal contractor to speed up the work

B. A notice issued by the site principal contractor to tidy up the site

C. A notice issued by a Building Control Officer to deepen foundations

D. A notice issued by an HSE/local authority Inspector to enforce compliance with health and safety legislation

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7. What is the aim of carrying out an accident investigation?

A. To determine the cause(s) and prevent similar accidents

B. To find out who is at fault

C. To establish the cost of any damage incurred

D. To establish what injuries were sustained

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8. Which of the following is advisable when lifting a load manually?

A. Keep legs and back straight, use power of legs

B. Bend the knees, keep the back straight, use power of back

C. Bend the knees, keep the back as straight as possible, use power of legs

D. Keep legs straight, bend back, use power of legs

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9. Most deaths on site are caused by:

A. Vehicle movements

B. Falling from height

C. Chemical burns

D. Solvent inhalation

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10. In accordance with the Electricity at Work regulations, when considering whether to work live a responsible person should:

A. only work dead

B. do as the client demands

C. only work live

D. carry out a risk assessment

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11. What is the purpose of using a ’permit to work’ system?

A. To enable tools and equipment to be properly checked before the commencement of work

B. To ensure that the client will pay for the work

C. To ensure the job is carried out by the quickest method

D. To help ensure a safe system of work

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12. What is a fire assembly point?

A. The place to go when the fire alarm sounds

B. A place where the fire brigade goes to

C. The place where the fire alarm is

D. A place where fire extinguishers are kept

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13. Who would you expect to carry out a risk assessment on your working site?

A. A competent person

B. The construction project designer

C. The CDM Co-ordinator

D. A visiting HSE Inspector

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14. Ladders should be:

A. tied or footed

B. at the right angle

C. in good condition

D. tied or footed AND at the right angle AND in good condition

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15. Which of the following is correct for risk assessment?

A. Only required on major jobs

B. It is a good idea but not essential

C. Only required to be done for hazardous work

D. Must always be done

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16. What does ’Kinetic lifting’ mean?

A. Using a forklift truck or pallet truck

B. Using a crane or some other mechanical means

C. Lifting in the most safe and effective way

D. Getting a friend to help you with the load

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17. Half the deaths on construction sites are caused by which one of the following?

A. Misuse of plant and machinery

B. Electrical misuse

C. Falls from heights

D. Working in trenches/confined spaces

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18. If a Health and Safety Executive Inspector issues a “Prohibition Notice”, this means that:

A. the HSE must supervise all work from then on

B. the Site Manager can choose whether or not to ignore the notice

C. specific work activities, highlighted on the notice, must stop

D. the HSE must supervise the work covered by the notice

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19. To operate a powered hand tool you must be:

A. 16 years old or over

B. 18 years old or over

C. 21 years old or over

D. Trained and competent

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20. What should you do if your supervisor asks you to move something that you find is too heavy to lift?

A. Inform your supervisor that it is too heavy

B. Give it a try using correct lifting methods

C. Get a forklift truck or lifting tackle

D. Ask your mates to assist in the lift

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21. What is the preferred nominal voltage for local lighting up to 2 kW on construction sites?

A. 230 volts

B. 110 volts

C. 55 volts

D. 400 volts

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22. All new fire extinguishers are coloured red or of bright self-coloured metal. How do you know the difference between types?

A. During site induction, you will be told where the different types of extinguishers are

B. The type of extinguisher is written on a sign next to it

C. A different colour panel or band is on the body of the extinguishers

D. The weight and shape of the extinguisher

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23. If you discover a fire at work, what should you do first:

A. use a fire extinguisher to put it out

B. raise the alarm and warn fellow workers

C. telephone 999

D. run around looking for an alarm to sound

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24. What should you do if you hear the fire alarm?

A. Ignore it because it might be someone playing around

B. Evacuate the premises to a designated place of safety

C. Leave work for the day

D. Go towards the sound to find out what is going on

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25. Which one of the following is NOT classified as a reportable major injury under RIDDOR?

A. A fractured arm

B. A broken wrist

C. Temporary loss of eyesight

D. A fractured finger

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26. Who has a duty to provide PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) for use by an employee?

A. the employee

B. the client

C. the employer

D. the principal contractor

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27. What colour is a water filled fire extinguisher, or its label?

A. Cream

B. Black

C. Green

D. Red

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28. What must be done before any work begins?

A. Geological survey

B. Soil assessment

C. Assessment of risk

D. Emergency plan

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29. Where should you look for Official advice on health and safety matters?

A. A set of health and safety guidelines provided by suppliers

B. A professionally approved guide book on regulations

C. Guidance issued by the Health and Safety Executive

D. The health and safety rules as laid down by the employer

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30. A labourer gets an electric shock; looks a bit pale but says they are alright. What should you do?

A. Send someone for the first-aider

B. Go and check the electrics so it cannot happen again

C. See if they want a drink or a cigarette

D. Tell them to report it to their supervisor

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31. Approximately 70 workers each year die on construction sites, the main cause of this is:

A. Fire

B. Being run over by plant

C. Excavation collapse

D. Falls from height

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32. If there had been a small fire, who should you report it to?

A. The main contractor’s site agent

B. The site’s fire marshal

C. The resident site engineer

D. Your supervisor

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33. When working in a confined space, such as a sewer, what danger may occur?

A. Boredom

B. Build up of harmful gases

C. Getting wet through

D. Not enough time for the job to be done

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34. Before performing manual lifting what is the first thing you should do?

A. Check the headroom

B. Weigh the article

C. Kick it to see if it is stable

D. Assess the whole task

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35. What is the recommended maximum voltage for portable hand lamps when working in confined or damp locations?

A. 50 volts

B. 110 volts

C. 230 volts

D. 400 volts

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36. If a person at work suffers an injury (other than a major injury) due to an accident at work, it is reportable under RIDDOR if they are incapacitated for work for:

A. Over 2 days

B. Over 1 day

C. Over 7 days

D. Over half a day

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37. Employers have to produce a written Health and Safety Policy statement when:

A. The HSE notifies them

B. A contract commences

C. They employ five people or more

D. The safety representative requests it

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38. When is head protection required to be worn on a construction site to comply with the Construction (Head Protection) Regulations?

A. At all times unless there is no foreseeable risk of injury to the head other than by falling.

B. Only when you feel like it

C. At all times except by those who are self employed

D. At all times unless you are working on scaffold

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39. A workmate lifting a big box suddenly shouts “oh, my back” and drops the box. What should you do?

A. Help them to lift the box

B. Tell them to leave it for someone else to lift

C. Send for the first-aider

D. Find them somewhere comfortable to sit and rest

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40. While digging a trench, you uncover a length of yellow marker tape at a depth of about 150mm. What does the presence of the marker tape mean?

A. The excavation has reached a depth where the sides must now be supported

B. The area has a high water-table and precautions must be taken to prevent an in-rush of water

C. There is a buried electrical cable and further excavation must be carried out with care

D. There is contaminated soil below the level of the marker tape and all excavation must stop

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41. What is the preferred nominal voltage for portable hand lamps for general use on construction sites?

A. 150 volts

B. 110 volts

C. 230 volts

D. 400 volts

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42. If there is a risk of injury from lifting loads what should you think about first?

A. How to lift the load

B. Whether the load needs to be lifted at all

C. What the weight of the load is

D. Where to hold the load when lifting

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43. Who should you report serious accidents to?

A. Your employer or supervisor

B. The police

C. The ambulance service

D. Your workmate

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44. What is the main colour on a safety sign stating that you must NOT do something?

A. Yellow

B. Blue

C. Red

D. Green

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45. What is the purpose of using a ’permit to work’ system?

A. To ensure the job is carried out by the quickest method

B. To help ensure a safe system of work

C. To enable tools and equipment to be properly checked before the commencement of work

D. To ensure that the client will pay for the work

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46. Why should a serious accident be reported to the enforcing authority?

A. It is a legal requirement

B. So that the site manager can see who is to blame

C. So that the company will be held responsible

D. It helps the site find out what caused it

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47. Accidents causing any injury should always be recorded in:

A. The site engineer’s day book

B. Your personal diary

C. The main contractor’s diary

D. Your employer’s accident recording system

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48. What action should you take if you discover a fire?

A. Leave it because you will get the blame

B. Raise the alarm

C. Carry on working if it is safe to do so

D. Extinguish the fire without raising the alarm

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49. What is a fire assembly point?

A. The place where the fire alarm is

B. The place to go when the fire alarm sounds

C. A place where the fire brigade goes to

D. A place where fire extinguishers are kept

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50. A Cable Avoidance Tool (C.A.T.) and a ‘Genny’ (generator) can be used successfully to locate underground cables by whom:

A. the site foreman

B. anyone

C. any electricity company employee

D. a competent person after training

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51. What action should you take if you discover a fire?

A. Leave it because you will get the blame

B. Extinguish the fire without raising the alarm

C. Carry on working if it is safe to do so

D. Raise the alarm

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52. Employers are required to provide information to their employees on their health and safety rights and responsibilities and how to get advice by:

A. Making them read the company health and safety policy

B. E-mailing the information to them

C. Displaying a poster or giving them leaflets approved by the HSE

D. Telling them verbally when they start work for them

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53. When working on fragile roofs:

A. it is safe to walk on the purlins

B. crawling boards should always be used

C. walk straight across the roof to where you need to get to

D. as long as you avoid any fragile areas it is safe

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54. Why may a confined space be dangerous to work in?

A. Air in the space may be unbreathable due to poisonous gas

B. All of the hazards mentioned

C. There may not be sufficient working space

D. Air in the space may be unbreathable due to poisonous gas

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55. Ladders should not be painted because:

A. the paint will make them slippery to use

B. the paint may not be suitable on metal parts of the ladder

C. the paint may cover a defect or damaged part of the ladder

D. regular repainting will be necessary

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56. Where a load has to be lifted manually, what is the employer required to do by law?

A. Determine the number of people required

B. Assess the risk of the task

C. Calculate the cost of the exercise

D. Assess the time the job will take

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57. Before picking up a load, you should:

A. choose a pair of gloves

B. bend your knees

C. ask a work mate to help you

D. assess the risks

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58. A ladder giving access to a scaffold can generally be safely used, provided that:

A. : it is tied and extends at least 1 metre above the platform

B. any broken rungs are clearly marked

C. it does not move when you climb up it

D. the foot of the ladder is firmly wedged

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59. In hot weather which one of the following is correct with regard to safety helmets?

A. You must continue to wear your helmet

B. You can drill holes in your safety hat for ventilation

C. You can take off your helmet while working inside the building

D. You do not need to wear your helmet

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60. A red-labelled fire extinguisher should NOT be used:

A. where there is a risk of electrocution

B. on burning furniture

C. on burning clothes

D. on wood fires

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61. When would it be appropriate to wear a bump-cap instead of a safety helmet?

A. When there is no foreseeable risk of injury from falling or swinging objects

B. When working in excavations

C. When working on a ladder

D. In warm weather

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62. When an article has to be moved for a long distance, you should:

A. Drag it all the way

B. Carry it all the way

C. Use a barrow or trolley

D. Get someone else to do it for you

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63. In an on-site emergency, which of the following must a first-aider NOT do?

A. Give resuscitation

B. Give medicines to patients without authorisation

C. Treat an unconscious patient

D. Control bleeding

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64. The Health and Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations require the colour coding of signs. What colours are used on a sign indicating a warning, for example "Fork-lift trucks operating”?

A. Red and white

B. Yellow and black

C. Blue and white

D. Green and white

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65. Why should aluminium ladders be kept away from wet lime or cement?

A. It will stain your clothes

B. The ladder may become statically

C. It will stain the aluminium

D. It may corrode the ladder

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66. The type of accident that kills most construction site workers is:

A. Electrical accident

B. Falling from heights

C. Trench collapses

D. Being hit by falling objects

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67. As an approximate guide the manual handling capacity of a two person team is:

A. As an approximate guide the manual handling capacity of a two person team is:

B. The capacity of the strongest individual

C. The capacity of the weakest individual

D. Two thirds the sum of their individual capacities

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68. What does the sound of a siren on-site normally indicate?

A. An emergency

B. A toxic escape

C. An explosion

D. A fire

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69. Complete the following sentence: A risk assessment

A. is a piece of paper required by law

B. prevents accidents

C. isn’t particularly useful

D. is a means of analysing what might go wrong

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70. What colours are fire exit signs?

A. Green and white

B. Red and yellow

C. Blue and white

D. Red and white

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71. In manual handling, which of the following general statements is true?

A. Anyone can carry any load as long as they are strong enough

B. You should keep your back bent when lifting

C. Loads should be held at arm’s length while carrying

D. Large loads should be broken down into smaller loads where possible

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72. When considering what measures to take to protect people’s health and safety, PPE should always be regarded as:

A. the best way to tackle the job

B. the only practical measure

C. the last resort

D. the first line of defence

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73. Before being used, a ladder should be inspected:

A. by the Safety Officer

B. by the foreman

C. by the user

D. By the manufacturer

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74. Ladders should be set at a slope of approximately:

A. 4 out for every 1 up

B. 1 out for every 4 up

C. 1 out for every 1 up

D. 1 out for every 3 up

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75. Why should a high visibility vest be worn when working on roads?

A. Because you were told to do so

B. Because it will keep you warm

C. So that your mates can see you

D. So road users and plant operators can see you

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76. When working in dusty conditions, which of the following would give the LEAST level of protection?

A. Positive pressure powered respirator

B. Compressed airline breathing helmet

C. Half mask dust respirator

D. Self contained breathing apparatus

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77. When must you wear all personal protective equipment (PPE) provided by your employer?

A. Only if it fits

B. Only when you need to

C. When you want to

D. As instructed by your employer

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78. In an emergency situation at work you should do what?

A. Obey the site emergency procedure

B. Leave the site immediately

C. Phone the HSE Inspectorate

D. Ensure your work mates are all accounted for

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79. In what circumstances can an HSE Improvement Notice be issued?

A. Through the prosecution office

B. Only between Monday and Friday on site

C. By warrant through the police

D. If there is a breach of legal requirements

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80. What do the letters CDM stand for?

A. Control of Demolition and Management Regulations

B. Control of Dangerous Materials Regulations

C. Construction (Design and Management) Regulations

D. Construction (Demolition Management) Regulations

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81. Who has a duty to provide PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) for use by an employee?

A. the principal contractor

B. the employer

C. the client

D. the employee

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82. What is the ideal angle for a ladder against a wall and floor?

A. One metre up for every two metres out from the wall

B. One metre up for every metre out from the wall

C. Four metres up for every metre out from the wall

D. Two metres up for every metre out from the wall

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83. What is the purpose of using a ’permit to work’ system?

A. To ensure that the client will pay for the work

B. To enable tools and equipment to be properly checked before the commencement of work

C. To help ensure a safe system of work

D. To ensure the job is carried out by the quickest method

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84. If someone has fallen off a ladder and they say their leg is broken, what should you do?

A. Move the ladder so no-one trips over it

B. Help them to the cabin or mess hut

C. Send for the first-aider

D. Bandage their legs together

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85. If you came across an injury on site, what is the first thing you should do?

A. Try and find out what happened

B. Inform the HSE

C. Contact a first aider

D. Tell the casualty to visit their

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86. Before entering an excavation to start work, it must first be:

A. filled with water then drained

B. inspected by the HSE

C. covered over and left overnight

D. inspected by a competent person

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87. In the context of a risk assessment, what do you understand by the term risk?

A. Any work activity that can be described as dangerous

B. Something with the potential to cause injury

C. An unsafe act or condition

D. The likelihood that harm from a particular hazard will occur

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88. Which one of the following must be in a company’s written Health and Safety Policy:

A. Organisation and arrangements in force for carrying out the health and safety policy

B. Aims and objectives of the company

C. Name of the Health and Safety Adviser

D. Company Director’s home address

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89. When using an extension cable reel, which of the following statements is correct?

A. Leave as much as possible coiled up on the reel

B. Uncoil it fully every time

C. Only uncoil what you need

D. Do not exceed the reeled or unreeled rating as appropriate

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90. You have to enter a manhole in which you believe there could be toxic gases. You have not been provided with any Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE). What should you do?

A. Tell your supervisor that you will need RPE, and if necessary, training in confined space working

B. Look into the manhole to see if you can see any harmful gases

C. Just get on with the job, and accept the risks

D. Sniff the atmosphere in the manhole to see if you can smell harmful gases

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91. What is the best method of securing a ladder?

A. Using an effective ladder stability device

B. Having the ladder footed

C. Wedging the ladder (eg against a wall)

D. Tying it to a suitable point

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92. The Health and Safety Executive is:

A. Part of the police force

B. The regulatory body for the promotion of health and safety at work

C. The jury in health and safety court cases

D. Part of the National Health Service

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93. Which one of the following should you do if your personal protective equipment (PPE) is damaged?

A. Reduce the amount of time you use it

B. Carry on working

C. Obtain new equipment when available

D. Report to your Supervisor without delay

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94. Which types of fire extinguishers should be used on electrical fires?

A. Water and carbon dioxide

B. Dry powder and foam

C. Carbon dioxide and dry powder

D. Foam and water

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95. What is the preferred nominal voltage for portable hand tools on construction sites?

A. 230 volts

B. 12 volts

C. 110 volts

D. 24 volts

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96. What immediate action should you take if you suffer an injury through carrying a load?

A. Advise your doctor of your injury

B. Tell your supervisor or employer

C. Tell your working companion

D. Carry on working as best you can

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97. Why may young people be more at risk on site?

A. They are usually left to work alone to gain experience

B. There is no specific legislation applying to them

C. There is no requirement to provide PPE to young people

D. They are inexperienced and may not recognise danger

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98. A Prohibition Notice means:

A. Work is to stop for that day only

B. When you finish the work you must not start again

C. Work may continue until the end of the day

D. The work must stop immediately

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99. The Work at Height Regulations 2005 require a working platform used for construction work and from which a person could fall 2 metres or more to be inspected:

A. Every day

B. Weekly

C. After an accident

D. Before first use and then every seven days afterwards

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100. A colleague has drilled holes in the top of his safety helmet because the weather is hot. Is this:

A. acceptable

B. his choice

C. acceptable if the holes are small

D. in breach of legal requirements

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101. What is the minimum height of the top guard-rail of a scaffold above the edge from which someone is liable to fall?

A. 950mm

B. 2 metres

C. 910mm

D. 470mm

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102. Why would your supervisor ask you to read the method statement and risk assessment before you start your next job?

A. As someone has taken the time and trouble to write them, you might as well read them

B. He wouldn’t, he thinks they are a waste of

C. He thinks you have got nothing better to do

D. They contain information on how to carry out the job in a safe manner

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103. What do the blue and white health and safety signs tell you?

A. Things you must not do

B. Things you must do

C. Where the nearest fire exit is

D. The hazards in the area

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104. Where would you go in the event of a fire?

A. To the fire to see what is going onv

B. To the fire assembly point

C. To the site hut

D. To the canteen for a cup of tea

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105. How many people should be working on a ladder at one time?

A. One on each section of an extension ladder

B. Two

C. One

D. Three if it is long enough

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106. Which of the following items should not be in a first-aid box?

A. Disposable gloves

B. Pain killers

C. Safety pins

D. Triangular bandages

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107. What is the most common type of injury resulting from lifting loads from the floor?

A. Grazes to the knees

B. Head injuries

C. Vibration white finger

D. Back injuries

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108. When judging “individual capability” for manual handling, you should assume:

A. All people are different

B. All women are equally capable

C. Young men are weak

D. All men are equally capable

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109. When working on a roof that has fragile, clear-plastic panels, what is the best way of preventing falls through the panels?

A. It shouldn’t be necessary to do anything, everyone knows the dangers

B. Cover the fragile panels with a strong material and secure the covers to stop them being dislodged

C. Make sure that everyone is told where the panels are and to avoid treading on them

D. Remove the panels carefully to leave an open space.

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110. How often should a first-aider qualified in First Aid at Work (FAW) or Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) receive retraining?

A. Every four years

B. Every six months

C. Every two years

D. Every three years

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111. Which one of the following accounts for most accidents each year on construction sites?

A. Strikes by moving vehicles

B. Slips, trips and falls

C. Trench collapses

D. Electrocution

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112. What is a HAZARD?

A. An accident waiting to happen

B. Where an accident is likely to happen

C. The likelihood of something going wrong

D. Something with the potential to cause harm

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113. If a load has an uneven centre of gravity, how should you lift it?

A. Keep the heaviest side of the load on the weakest arm

B. Keep the heaviest side of the load towards you

C. Keep the heaviest side of the load on the strongest arm

D. Keep the heaviest side of the load away from you

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114. Could making an entry in the accident book help you if you later make a claim for compensation?

A. Only in the event of a fatality

B. Only if it is a serious injury

C. No

D. Yes

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115. A scaffold tower must be erected by:

A. A trained and competent person

B. The site foreman

C. Senior site staff

D. The hire company who supply it

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116. Who is responsible for signing a Company Safety Policy?

A. Site Manager

B. Company Secretary

C. Company Safety Officer

D. Managing Director

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117. When moving a load fitted with wheels which of the following is generally true?

A. It is safer to pick it up and carry it

B. Pulling is preferable to pushing

C. Pushing is preferable to pulling

D. Pushing and pulling are equally risky

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118. A black-labelled fire extinguisher contains:

A. Dry powder

B. Water

C. Foam

D. Carbon dioxide

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119. The rung of a wooden ladder has started to split, what should you do?

A. Cut the bad bit out

B. Do not use it, tell your supervisor

C. Jump on it to see if it holds your weight

D. Tape it up

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120. Which one of the following should you do if you witness a serious accident on site?

A. Tell your supervisor what you saw happening

B. Pretend you saw nothing

C. Discuss what to do with your workmates

D. Say nothing in case you get in trouble

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121. When can you work from a ladder?

A. For short periods and then only if it is safe to do so

B. When it is available

C. When not being used for access

D. When it is long enough

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122. When exposing underground power cables, which method of excavation should you use?

A. A 360 degree excavator with rubber tyres

B. A kango hammer

C. Hand digging

D. A pickaxe

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123. A person nearly collapses complaining of stomach pains. What should you do?

A. Go and find them something to drink

B. Help them to find somewhere comfortable to sit

C. Send someone for the first-aider

D. Ask them if they want something to eat

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124. What should you do first before lifting or moving a load?

A. Assess the weight

B. Bend your knees

C. Keep a straight back

D. Put on gloves

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125. Who of the following would you expect to be responsible for managing health and safety on site?

A. HSE Inspector

B. Foreman

C. Your employer

D. Main sub-contractor

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126. If personal protective equipment (PPE) is defective, what should you do?

A. Complain to the Health and Safety Inspector

B. Repair if possible and continue to use it

C. Report it to your supervisor

D. Get your work mate to mend it if possible

127 / 180

127. If an extension cable is to be run across a site road, what action should you take?

A. Lay the cable over wooden boards

B. Place a rubber protection ramp over it and put up a sign stating ’Ramp Ahead’

C. Throw wooden boards over it

D. Don’t do anything to protect the cable

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128. Which of the following statements is correct?

A. The duty for health and safety falls only on the employer

B. Employees have no responsibility for Health and Safety on site

C. All employees must take reasonable care, not only to protect themselves but also their colleagues

D. Only the client is responsible for safety on site

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129. Under what circumstances do the Work at Height Regulations permit a stepladder to be used on site?

A. Only when a risk assessment shows that safer alternatives have been ruled out and the task is of low risk and of short duration

B. Never – stepladders are banned

C. At any time

D. Provided you can’t fall 2 metres or more

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130. Which one of the following has the power to examine an accident record?

A. A doctor

B. An insurance company

C. An HSE inspector

D. A workmate

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131. A Cable Avoidance Tool (C.A.T.) and a ‘Genny’ (generator) can be used successfully to locate underground cables by whom:

A. anyone

B. any electricity company employee

C. the site foreman

D. a competent person after training

132 / 180

132. For fires involving spilled petrol, which types of fire extinguisher could you use?

A. Water, foam or dry powder

B. Water, carbon dioxide or dry powder

C. Foam, carbon dioxide or dry powder

D. Water, carbon dioxide or foam

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133. What would you NOT consider in making a judgement of the risks from a load?

A. Its colour

B. Its centre of gravity

C. Its weight

D. Its size and condition

134 / 180

134. How can you protect your eyesight while working on site?

A. By wearing sunglasses

B. By wearing the correct type of eye protection

C. By not looking directly at what you are doing

D. By squinting

135 / 180

135. Which is the part of your body MOST LIKELY to be injured during a manual handling activity which involves moving a heavy load?

A. Knees

B. Forearms

C. Back

D. Chest

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136. Any damaged equipment must be:

A. reported to your supervisor

B. locked up so no one can use it

C. labelled as “damaged” before use

D. thrown away immediately

137 / 180

137. Which fire extinguisher should not be used on flammable liquid fires?

A. Water

B. Carbon dioxide

C. Powder

D. Foam

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138. To determine the safety of the atmosphere in an excavation, which of the following is essential

A. Only entering for a short period to enable a quick escape

B. Sniffing the atmosphere after entry

C. Looking for toxic gases

D. Using a gas detector

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139. What should be the first consideration when you are about to lift a load on your own?

A. Ensure you wear appropriate PPE

B. Assess whether it is safe to lift it on your own

C. Ensure you lift with a bent back

D. Wear gloves and grip properly

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140. What should you do if your work activity requires you to wear a full body safety harness and one is not available?

A. Borrow a harness from a colleague

B. Stop work immediately and tell your supervisor that you do not have the correct PPE

C. Make a harness from items found on site

D. Carry on working and hope that everything will be alright

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141. Which is the correct way to lift a load?

A. Squat near to the load, keeping the back as straight as possible and using leg muscles

B. Keep feet together and bend back

C. Keep feet apart and bend back

D. Squat near load, bend back and use leg muscles

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142. Identify one method of enforcing regulations that are available to the Health and Safety Executive:

A. Improvement Notice

B. Increasing insurance premiums

C. Obstruction Notice

D. Health Notice

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143. Under RIDDOR, which one of the following must be reported to the enforcing authority?

A. Accidents where the injured person wishes to make a claim

B. All accidents causing any injury

C. Fracture other than to fingers, thumbs or toes

D. All ‘near misses’ even if no one was hurt

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144. Under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, which of the following have a duty to work safely?

A. Employees only

B. Employers only

C. The general public

D. All people at work

145 / 180

145. What should you do immediately if you get a small cut on a finger whilst at work?

A. Carry on working

B. Ask your employer to report it to the

C. Get first-aid

D. Just wash it clean

146 / 180

146. How often should user (visual) checks be carried out on portable electrical equipment?

A. Every day

B. Every time you use it

C. At least once a year

D. Once a week

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147. At work who would you report a dangerous occurrence to?

A. Another employee

B. The client for the project

C. Your supervisor or employer

D. The emergency services

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148. If an electric drill gives off blue smoke from the motor, you should:

A. switch it off and report it

B. use a CO2 extinguisher

C. stop work for 30 minutes

D. pour water over it

149 / 180

149. The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and any regulations made under the Act are:

A. Advisory to companies and individuals

B. Practical advice for the employer to follow

C. Legally binding

D. Not compulsory, but should be complied with if convenient

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150. The Work at Height Regulations 2005 require a working platform used for construction work and from which a person could fall 2 metres or more to be inspected:

A. After an accident

B. Before first use and then every seven days afterwards

C. Weekly

D. Every day

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151. What is a blue-labelled fire extinguisher filled with?

A. Water

B. Dry powder

C. Carbon Dioxide

D. Foam

152 / 180

152. The Health and Safety at Work Act requires employers to provide what for their employees?

A. Suitable transport to work

B. A safe place of work

C. Payment for work done

D. Adequate rest periods

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153. If you are about to use a power tool and discover the guard is missing, you should:

A. Make up a temporary guard yourself

B. Not use the tool until a proper guard has been fitted

C. Use the tool but try to work quickly

D. Use the tool but work carefully and slowly

154 / 180

154. What happens if a Prohibition Notice is issued by an Inspector of the local authority or the HSE?

A. The work in hand can be completed, but no new work started

B. The work can continue if adequate safety precautions are put in place

C. The work that is subject to the notice must cease

D. The work can continue, provided a risk assessment is carried out

155 / 180

155. If someone has fallen over and has stopped breathing, what is the first thing you should do?

A. Attend to any broken bones

B. Try to start the casualty breathing

C. Send for help

D. Try to give the casualty a drink

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156. What do the letters SWL stand for?

A. Safe working level

B. Safe working load

C. Satisfactory working limit

D. Satisfactory weight limit

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157. You have been asked to operate a cherry-picker (mobile elevated work platform) when it is very windy. What should your FIRST consideration be?

A. Wear a safety harness and clip it to the structure that you are working on

B. Tie all light-weight objects to the hand-rails of the basket

C. Wear an extra layer of clothing to keep warm

D. Does the wind-speed make it unsafe to use the machine

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158. You have to enter a manhole in which you know there are toxic gases. You have all the PPE but there does not appear to be a rescue plan in place. What should you do?

A. Plan to carry out the job in short bursts

B. Ask your mate to stand-by at the top of the manhole with a length of rope

C. Just get on and do the job, it will probably be alright

D. Do not enter the manhole until a rescue plan and rescue equipment are in place

159 / 180

159. Where would you go in the event of a fire?

A. To the fire to see what is going on

B. To the fire assembly point

C. To the canteen for a cup of tea

D. To the site hut

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160. Companies employing five or more people must have a written Health and Safety Policy because:

A. The HSAWA 1974 requires it

B. The Social Security Act requires it

C. The principal contractor gives them work on site

D. The trade unions require it

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161. What do the letters HSE stand for?

A. Health and Safety Executive

B. Health and Safety Exercise

C. Health and Safety Examiner

D. Highly Safe Electrician

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162. A workmate burns their hand on a piece of very hot metal. What should you do first?

A. Warn other people about the piece of hot metal

B. Cover the burn with something dry

C. Rub some cream or Vaseline into the burn

D. Put their hand in cold water if it is available

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163. What is most commonly used to reduce 230 volts to 110 volts on site?

A. Transformer

B. Circuit breaker

C. Step-down generator

D. Residual current device

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164. What should you ensure if you suffer an injury through a manual handling operation?

A. You get paid for the job

B. You take time off work

C. You get help and carry on working

D. The injury is recorded

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165. What should you do if you hear the fire alarm?

A. Ignore it because it might be someone playing around

B. Evacuate the premises to a designated place of safety

C. Go towards the sound to find out what is going on

D. Leave work for the day

166 / 180

166. An emergency route(s) must be provided on construction sites to ensure:

A. Safe passage to the ground from height

B. Safe passage to the rest area

C. Safe passage to a secure place of safety

D. Safe passage to the open air

167 / 180

167. If you have to work at height and it is not possible to erect a scaffold, or use any other type of working platform or mobile elevating work platform, then you should:

A. work without fall protection, provided you have a mate with you

B. work without fall protection, provided the weather is not too windy

C. wear a harness and lanyard at all times

D. work without fall protection at all times when no one else is about

168 / 180

168. If there had been a small fire, who should you report it to?

A. Your supervisor

B. The main contractor’s site agent

C. The site’s fire marshal

D. The resident site engineer

169 / 180

169. When discharging carbon dioxide fire extinguishers, the nozzle:

A. becomes very cold

B. becomes very hot

C. doesn’t change temperature

D. becomes warm

170 / 180

170. On a mobile elevating work platform, what should you attach your safety harness to?

A. A strong part of the structure you are working on

B. A secure anchorage point inside the platform

C. The boom of the machine

D. A nearby pipe or scaffold

171 / 180

171. When working above public areas, what should be considered?

A. The danger of falling materials

B. Keeping the areas open to the public

C. Keeping the job going

D. Preventing complaints from the public

172 / 180

172. When should you wear safety footwear on site?

A. Only when working on scaffolds

B. Only if the site conditions are wet

C. When there is a risk of a foot injury

D. Only when working outdoors

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173. A manual handling operation is defined as which one of the following?

A. Mechanised effort

B. Human effort

C. Mechanised and human effort

D. Automated effort

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174. All new fire extinguishers are coloured red or of bright self-coloured metal. How do you know the difference between types?

A. The weight and shape of the extinguisher

B. During site induction, you will be told where the different types of extinguishers are

C. A different colour panel or band is on the body of the extinguishers

D. The type of extinguisher is written on a sign next to it

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175. What do the letters ACoP stand for?

A. Approved Condition of Practice

B. Accepted Code of Provisions

C. Accepted Code of Practice

D. Approved Code of Practice

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176. Your workmate suddenly gets a foreign body in the eye. What should you do?

A. Take your workmate to the supervisor

B. Wash your hands before touching your mate’s face

C. Send someone for the first-aider

D. Use a clean handkerchief to try and remove it

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177. Which of the following must an employer consider when making provisions for first aid?

A. The likely types of injury

B. How much working space will be wasted

C. Whether the local ambulance service can be used

D. How much will it cost

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178. Why is it important to report ’near miss’ accidents to your employer?

A. So lessons can be learned, preventing an accident next time

B. So that someone can be disciplined

C. To make the figures look good

D. It’s the law

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179. If there is a risk of injury from moving loads what should you think about?

A. Advising your supervisor

B. Getting someone to assist you over the distance

C. Dragging it all the way

D. Carrying it anyway

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180. A black-labelled fire extinguisher contains:

A. Water

B. Foam

C. Dry powder

D. Carbon dioxide

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HSE Levels 1,2,3 Proficiency Examination.

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